Data Engineer
* Job Number: 555443
* Closing at: Nov 13 2025 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Reading, Havant, Glasgow and Perth
Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The Role
As a Data Engineer, you have the incredible opportunity to shape the future of SSEN Distribution's data ecosystem by developing, operating, and optimising Microsoft Azure data integration solutions. Your work in delivering robust data pipelines ensures that curated data is readily available for those who rely on it, empowering business analysts, data scientists, and reporting specialists with easy access to organisational data.
You will
* Develop and enhance data integration solutions using Azure, Databricks, and the existing data engineering framework.
* Design and build high-frequency, high-volume streaming data pipelines, including support for LLM/AI solutions.
* Drive operational improvements by streamlining reusable assets and accelerating development cycles.
* Ensure CI/CD best practices and change control processes are followed from development to production.
* Collaborate on architecture design and integration with various source and target systems to mature platform capabilities.
You have
* Extensive experience with the Microsoft Azure Platform, Databricks, and Machine Learning will be a plus
* Excellent communications & stakeholder management skills – the ability to drive value via end-to-end ownership of business use cases related problems
* Experience with high-frequency high-volume signal data (or comparable datasets), event hub, anomaly detection - proven use case examples in this area
* Data engineering experience - via data preparation, transformation & conversion to allow for rapid processing of system data across a number of different formats & structures
* A strong background in delivering using cloud-based Microsoft Azure Data and Analytics capabilities, Microsoft DevOps and Agile delivery
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net-zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low-carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.